Remote Director O&M Contracts

Summary

Join SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! As Director O&M Contracts, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day relationships with O&M Service providers, driving and managing O&M and other subcontracts, and ensuring alignment of priorities among all parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with an MS or MBA is preferred
• Advanced degree or additional certifications such as PMP, CFA, CPA preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in industrial environments
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in utility scale solar operations required
• 3+ years of supervisory experience required
• Intimate knowledge of the energy and renewable energy market, and the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and industry trends
• Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills
• Technical knowledge of general plant and system processes, electrical and SCADA systems
• Technical knowledge in analyzing equipment performance and identifying performance issues using software tools
• Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC MV systems, network communications and monitoring
• Strong analytical and diagnostic capabilities
• Excellent learning skills with aptitude to independently research, understand, and implement knowledge in new areas
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire people to take action through their influence
• Sound knowledge of industrial safety and experience in field quality is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other applications for productivity
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices preferred
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams and schematics preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships and function as the primary SBE contact for communications with O&M Service providers
• Drive and manage O&M and other subcontracts in O&M Operations
• Lead and Manage O&M Service Providers to contract requirements as per plan & objectives
• Commercial relations of SBE OM with all external parties (Service Providers, OEM, EPC, other)
• Engage with Procurement for all OM related contract initiation, negotiation, closure and HOTO of contracts
• Monthly/Quarterly key contract management activities
• Management of OM related PR/PO/TO/invoices and coordination with AM for tracking of Opex
• Coordination with Field Operations and Digital Operations to ensure expected service levels from all external parties are being met
• Management of Spare parts and other assets of SBE OM – Procurement, Inventory, Audits, Reports
• Warranty management with Service Provider and directly with OEM/EPC as required
• Assisting Head of OM on development of SBE OM business and operations model
• Set priorities and provide oversight to work conducted by O&M providers’ technicians, when needed
• Ensure plants are operating as per plan and meeting safety and quality requirements
• Provide feedback to O&M partner based on performance, safety and quality data and reports as per specific metrics
• In coordination with O&M Service Provider, pursue and resolve open warranty issues with OEMs and EPCs
• Manage all site related non-covered services, including vegetation management
• Manage SBE internal CMMS system for tracking of high priority issues associated with equipment maintenance and repairs
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports across SBE portfolio
• Lead HOTO from SBE O&M and interface with SBE Projects, EPC and O&M provider across all turnover deliverables and closing of punch lists

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
• Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, and AD&D Plans
• Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Parking FSA with employer contributions
• Mental, Physical, Social Health Wellness Offerings with employer contributions
• Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan & Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Benefits with employer contributions
• Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
• Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
• Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits